Circle Holding
Weekend Training
Sat 8 & Sun 9 March 2025
Venue: Finchley Yoga, Maple Close, Finchley N3 (non residential weekend retreat)
This in person weekend retreat will immerse you in circle holding skills. You will have time to experience different length circles and explore the diversity of practices that can be included, you will leave feeling inspired and confident to facilitate.
* see bottom of page for price details
What others say..
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From the beginning to end of the weekend I felt deeply held in the space that Tessa and Julia had created for our experiential learning experience. I really valued the in depth knowledge and experience that both brought to the weekend and the combination of practices that were experiential really resonated with my style of learning. I would highly recommend this training if you are thinking about doing it, it is such a valuable personal and professional experience."
Rachel Cross, Yoga Teacher, 2024 attendee
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“This is such a worthwhile, nourishing training. Even if you have no intention of setting up a circle any time soon, to be held in a space of compassionate listening and hold that space for others is the gift in itself and so very rare in our day to day lives.”
Diane King, Yoga Teacher & Celebrant, February 2024 attendee
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“Attending the Circle holding training in London with Julia & Tessa was an enriching and transformative experience for me. Having previously taken their online course, I was eager to delve deeper into the in-person sessions, and I wasn't disappointed. The training was meticulously crafted, offering a perfect blend of learning, practices, rituals, and processes that resonated with me on a profound level. Throughout the weekend, I witnessed and experienced shifts and benefits that I could only have comprehended through full participation and immersion. What truly sets Julia and Tessa apart is their genuine care, attentiveness, and the love they infuse into their work. "
Zuzana Taylor, Coach, 2024 attendee
CIRCLE HOLDING IN PERSON TRAINING
This in person training will incorporate elements of circle that are best experienced in person rather than online, including:
practice your circle facilitation skills under the guidance of Julia & Tessa
creating mandalas
listening partnerships
using fire and ceremony
simple craft activities
Narrative 4 story exchange
group embodiment
You will experience multiple beautiful ways of opening and closing circles, co-create a mandala centrepiece, share in a fire practice, discover different listening and settling practices to provide circle cohesion and individual comfort.
This training is for anyone who wishes to facilitate a circles. Previous attendees on trainings have included those who work in charities and organisations, yoga teachers, actors, grief doulascoaches, sound therapists, environmental activists and those who wanting to support the LGBTQIA+ community, carers, postgraduate students and more.
0930-1700 Saturday
0930-1600 Sunday
Find full terms and conditions & privacy notice - please read before confirming your place HERE
During the training you will be held in deep connection with others and also have space for yourself. You will experience the wonderful nourishment that comes from being fully listened to in a supportive space and learn the key components of holding space in talking circle.
You might come because you want gorgeous ideas and careful guidance on running your own circles or for some deep nourishment all for yourself. For those wishing to take home a CPD Certificate in Circle Holding Skills, active participation in the co-creation of a circle will be required.
The fees include the full programme, a light lunch on both days* and the CPD certificate if you wish - as well as online pre-study with access to support material. Payment installments are possible - please email.
This course is open to all. No previous facilitation experience is required. Therapist, hypnotherapist, coaches, yoga teachers circle holders, birth educators & meditation teachers welcome.
By the end of this training you will have:
experienced the benefits of sitting in circle
understood the key components of creating a strong container, including opening and closing, sharing settling and guidelines, introducing a topic for talking
gained practice in circle holding
understood how to manage some of the major challenges of circle holding
experienced supporting activities like using crafts, embodiment and incorporating ceremony (e.g. red thread, fire)
TESSA has run online women's circles throughout the lockdowns and this format can work very well, including the use of breakout rooms. She has been running her in person women's circles for 8+ years, mostly in person, and girls / mother and daughter circles for 5 years.
JULIA is an experience circle facilitator running in person and online circles. She has expertise in integrating circle into yoga classes, workshops and retreats.
The fee includes:
2 days tuition with Julia Davis & Tessa Sanderson
Catered lunch on both days. Optional walk after lunch.
Access to an online dedicated training module with pre-course study material
Certification of completion recognised by a wide variety of CPD/CE awarding bodies including all major yoga accrediting bodies
Not Included: Travel to and from the venue. Accommodation - for local accommodation options please try AirBNB - there is also a Travelodge walking distance from the studio. https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/614/London-Finchley-hotel?sb=0 short walk from Finchley Central Tube Station - 20 mins walk from studio.
Gong Bath Separately bookable.
Dinner Separately bookable.
Transport:
Max 10 places.
Contact us at info@circleholding.org if you would like to attend and are experiencing financial hardship find out about our scholarship.
* This fee includes:
2 days tuition with Julia Davis & Tessa Sanderson
Catered lunch on both days. Optional walk along Dollis Valley Walk after lunch.
Access to an online dedicated training module with pre-course study material
Certification of completion recognised by a wide variety of CPD/CE awarding bodies including all major yoga accrediting bodies
Not Included: Travel to and from the venue. Accommodation - for local accommodation options please try AirBNB - there is also a Travelodge walking distance from the studio. https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/614/London-Finchley-hotel?sb=0 short walk from Finchley Central Tube Station - 20 mins walk from studio.
Dinner at local restaurant Saturday night 1945 Separately bookable.
Transport: Nearest Station: West Finchley - Northern Line
There is free parking in Hamilton Way and surrounding streets. Please be mindful of our local community. (Parking 2 mins walk from venue). All parking at Finchley Yoga reserved for people with mobility issues.
Max 10 places.
Investment: £495
4 month payment plan £123.75 per month
when booking you register for the online platform where you will find pre-course information